Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Mon 9/7/20 11:29 PM

Coleman had an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Monday's 8-2 win over the Islanders in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Coleman got the puck to Brayden Point, who then dangled around Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss for the opening tally at 1:14 of the first period. Through 14 games, Coleman has a respectable three goals, five helpers, 60 hits, 36 shots on net and plus-6 rating. He plays bigger than his third-line role and can be a solid option for DFS managers.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Tue 8/25/20 10:47 PM

Coleman scored twice on four shots and led all players with six hits in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Both of Coleman's goals were ones for his personal highlight reel. His first was a diving re-direct in the first period to get the Lightning on the board. The second came midway through the third period when he beat Jaroslav Halak five-hole on a breakaway to make it 3-2 Tampa Bay. It was Coleman's most productive game since being acquired from the Devils at the trade deadline. He struggled offensively after the trade, putting up a single assist in nine regular-season games, but he's picked up four points (three goals, one assist in the last four playoff games.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Wed 3/4/20 4:10 PM

Coleman delivered three hits and a shot on net in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Coleman's ice time hasn't taken a major hit in the transition from New Jersey to Tampa Bay, as he's averaging 15:43 per game -- 1:19 less than he did with the Devils. Due to Steven Stamkos' core injury, Coleman should remain in the top six for now. He's added more physicality than offensive upside, though, as the 28-year-old has notched just one assist compared to 15 hits through five contests.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Fri 2/28/20 4:06 PM

Coleman (personal) is expected to be back in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Calgary, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coleman missed Thursday's clash with Chicago following the birth of his child but appears set to get back into the lineup versus the Flames. The center is still looking to register his first point with the Lightning after joining the club at the trade deadline. Prior to the move, the Texas native racked up 21 goals and 10 helpers in 57 games with New Jersey.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Thu 2/27/20 6:41 PM

Coleman (personal) isn't on the ice for warmups ahead of Thursday's game against the Blackhawks, suggesting he will sit out the game, Bryan Burns of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coleman's wife is expecting her first child and it will apparently prevent him from playing in at least Thursday's game against the Blackhawks. Luke Schenn will draw in as the Bolts go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen, while the earliest we could see Coleman as a new father would arrive Saturday when the Flames come to town.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Thu 2/27/20 11:57 AM

Coleman (personal) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's clash with Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
Coleman's wife is reportedly in the process of having their first child, leaving the former Devils forward's status for Thursday's tilt up in the air. Confirmation on the 28-year-old's availability against the Blackhawks likely won't surface until Tampa Bay takes the ice for pregame warmups, so fantasy players thinking about deploying him in their daily lineups should plan accordingly.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Wed 2/26/20 3:02 PM

Coleman recorded a shot on net and five hits in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
This was Coleman's third game with the Lightning, and it's clear he's not going to get the same level of opportunities he enjoyed with the Devils. He's averaged 15:50 per game with no power-play minutes, but he's contributed defensively with 10 total hits thus far.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Sun 2/16/20 9:09 PM

Coleman is expected to suit up for his Lightning debut in Vegas on Thursday, Caley Chelios of the Lightning's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Lightning acquired Coleman from the Devils on Sunday, but he's not expected to be available for Monday's contest in Colorado. This should give the team some time to better decide where the 28-year-old winger will fit in the lineup. For now, he should probably be expected to slide into a middle-six role.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Sun 2/16/20 7:21 PM

The Devils traded Coleman to the Lightning for forward Nolan Foote and Vancouver's 2020 first-round pick (previously acquired by Tampa Bay) on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was falsely reported earlier that Coleman would be heading to the Avalanche. He will, in fact, be in Colorado on Monday, but he'll be sporting a Lightning sweater. The 28-year-old is having a career year with 21 goals and 10 assists, and his 166 hits would be a team high in Tampa Bay. The Lightning have a stacked forward corps, but he'll be a lock for a top-nine role and should get power-play opportunities. Coleman is signed through next season at a cap hit of $1.8 million.

Blake Coleman
LW CGY
Sun 2/16/20 4:40 PM

Contrary to a previous report, Coleman hasn't been traded to the Avalanche, AJ Haefele of DNVR reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reported that Coleman was heading to Denver, both teams have refuted the claim, according to Abbey Mastracco of The Record. Coleman is certainly still on the trade block, and he's not expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Blue Jackets.